The use of mobile devices in education is expanding rapidly as a way to help reduce the digital divide and provide a more cost-effective way for schools to implement technology solutions. Mobile Learning Explorations will share the latest news and trends as well as case studies and best practices established by schools districts and organizations on the forefront of mobile learning. Pioneering experts will explore the potential of laptops, tablets, and other hand-held devices to enrich learning, to bridge the digital divide, and to extend learning beyond the traditional school day.
The community’s monthly webinar series will begin with its first live event on “Leadership for Mobile Learning” on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 4 PM EST. All webinars will be hosted by Lucy Gray, Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking’s Leadership for Mobile Learning initiative. Lucy is an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified teacher, and previously served as a teacher for the Chicago Public Schools and for the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. She currently works as an independent consultant, advising a variety of non-profit institutions and businesses on 21st century learning initiatives.
An online professional learning community provides educators with the ability to connect and share information with colleagues, in their own state and across the globe, to accelerate the implementation of effective mobile learning programs. There is no charge for educators to participate in the program, and through edWeb’s partnership with MCH Strategic Data, the program will be promoted to more than 3 million educators across the country.
Keith Krueger, CEO for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), commented, “As the National Education Technology Plan points out, educators can greatly benefit from online Communities of Practice, especially around emerging trends like mobile learning. CoSN is committed to helping educational leaders understand the educational potential of mobile learning, and the need for supportive leadership and policies. This series of webinars, as well as resources like CoSN’s Leadership for Mobile Learning (www.cosn.org/MobileLead), enable this much needed conversation.”
Kevin Carman, AT&T’s Associate Director of Education Field Marketing, added, “We are pleased to be part of edWeb’s ‘Mobile Learning Explorations’ professional learning program. The combination of informative monthly webinars with a collaborative community creates a powerful vehicle for helping more educators learn how to integrate mobile technology into their classrooms.”
Lisa Schmucki, founder and CEO of edWeb.net, commented, “This is such a great example of how collaboration within the education industry can provide information and resources to help educators move forward faster with innovation. CoSN is making it possible for us to provide educators with valuable information and case studies. And we are so thankful to AT&T for providing the support so this can be free online professional development that benefits the entire education community.
Educators and members of the education industry are invited to join Mobile Learning Explorations at www.edweb.net/mobile.
For more information on the program, contact Lynn Scott, Program Director, at lynn@edweb.net, 800-575-6015 ext 105.
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